Researchers at UC San Diego and Harvard have uncovered something pretty incredible about kindness: when you show generosity to a stranger, that act doesn’t just stop with them. Instead, it creates a ripple effect, leading to a chain of goodwill that extends up to three degrees out from you. So, when someone receives your kindness, they’re not only inclined to return the favor, but they also pay it forward to other complete strangers. It’s a beautiful reminder that our actions, even the small ones, can touch lives we’ll never know about. You might not get a thank you or even see the impact of your kindness, but trust that it’s moving forward and making a difference in ways you can’t even imagine. What do you think about this? Have you ever been kind to someone and wondered if it really mattered?

Links referenced in this episode:

• jamesabrown.net

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• UC San Diego
• Harvard
• National Academy of Sciences

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